Day Trip From Istanbul: Full Day Ephesus Tour

Itinerary

Day Trip From Istanbul: Full Day Ephesus Tour covers the ancient city ruins of Ephesus, Artemis temple, Isabey Mosque, Virgin Mary House, Sirince Village. The Ephesus tour from Istanbul is available everyday as a day tour from Istanbul by airplane.

The Full day Ephesus day trip from Istanbul will be started, here is the ephesus tour itinerary,

So, the details of the itinerary will be as follow;

• 04:00 - 04:30 Depart from hotel to airport in Istanbul.
• 05:00 - 05:30 Arrival to airport to be ready to fly to Izmir.
• 06:30 - 07:00 Fly from Istanbul to Izmir.
• 07:30 - 08:00 Arrival to Izmirairport
• 09:00 - 09:20 Arrival to meeting point and continue to discover of Ephesus and around.
• 09:30 Continue to Ephesus Tour with tour guide and group.

Place to visit during the tour between 09:30 to 16:30 - 17:00 will be as follow;

• Ephesus Ancient city ruins, The Ephesus, the most important Greek city in Ionian Asia Minor, the ruins of which lie near the modern village of Selƈuk in western Turkey.
• Virgin Mary House, The house of Virgin Mary is a typical Roman architectural example, entirely made of stones. In the 4th century AD, a church, combining her house and grave, has been built.
• Artemis Temple, The Temple of Artemis is one of the seven wonders of the world and was built in the 6th century BCE, and such was its tremendous size, double the dimensions of other Greek temples including the Parthenon, that it was soon regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
• Isabey Mosque, The Isa Bey Mosque is one of the most delicate examples of Seljukian architecture, situated below the basilica of Saint John. The mosque was built by the master Syrian architecture Ali son of Mushimish al -Damishki, between the years of 1374 and 1375.
• Sirince Village, The Sirince Village when it was an old Orthodox village, it was called Ugly. It is said that the inhabitants give this name because they do not disturb the foreigners and want the beauty of their villages not to be disturbed. The name Şirince was given by Kazım Dirik, the governor of the period, considering the beauty of the village. Since the village of Sirince is located on top of the mountain, it offers a very nice view of the vineyard and the peach garden.

• 16:30 - 17:00 The tour will be ended. After short relax the return journey will be started.
• 18:00 - 18:30 Arrival to airport in Izmir.
• 20:00 - 21:00 Fly from Izmir to Istanbul.
• 21:00 - 22:00 Arrival to Istanbul and transfer to hotel.

Pick-up and Drop-off

• The Departure and return of the tour, will be organize from the following central areas in Istanbul.
• Also it is possible to organize meeting point: It will be closer central areas to where you will stay. (Apartment, Home in those areas).

Language of The Guide

English

Experience

During the full day ephesus tour, participants will be visiting and experience the historical sites of Ancient city and experience the culture, history of Ancient world and also there will be visiting the one of the seven wonders of World: Artemis Temple and beautiful village of Sirince during the ephesus tour.

Includes

• Flight Tickets from Istanbul to Izmir - Return
• Airport transfers in Istanbul and Izmir.
• Full Day Ephesus Tour.
• Lunch in a local restaurant.
• Professional tour guide.
• All mentioned sites.
• All entrance fees during the tours.
• All needed transportation during the tour is by non-smoking and airconditioned touristical vehicles.
• Local Taxes.
• Service Charges.

Excludes

• Personal expenses.
• Tips to tour guide and driver (Not compulsory).
• Optional tours.

Additional Informations

1. Ephesus full day tour has walking and not recommended for the people who has difficulties with walking.
2. When you book the one of Ephesus full day tour the confirmation will be received at time of booking.
3. We kindly request our guests to be ready 10 minutes before pick up time of Any ephesus tour.
4. Under 18 years Children who is going to join to one of Ephesus full day tour, must be accompanied by an adult.